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By Urology Care Podcast
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The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.
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Our guest is Dr. Charles Welliver, a urologist at Albany Medical College. He talks with us about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH, which is also called Benign Prostatic Enlargement. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What options are there for treatment? Are there risks in choosing to do nothing? Dr. Welliver answers all those questions in this episode. The Urology Care Foundation ensures patient education aligns with the American Urological Association (AUA) Clinical Guidelines. This aligns with the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: AUA Guideline (2026): https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/bph-guideline For more podcasts, follow The Urology Care Podcast on Spotify, SoundCloud, and/or iTunes. Don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** August 31, 2026

On this episode we had the honor of speaking with two guests on the topic of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. Our first guest is Bob, a patient who details his experience with BPH and the treatment option that worked for him. Our second guest is Dr. Bilal Chughtai, a urologist at Weill Cornell Medical College who gives a high-level overview of treatment options for men with BPH. The goal of this podcast is to share a patient story of his experience, provide patients, partners and caregivers information on diagnosing and treating BPH and highlight key questions patients may have for their doctor. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for an “Ask the Experts” segment, where Bob will get to ask Dr. Ristau some questions from a patient’s perspective. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: Bob, BPH Patient: 0:59 - Introduction 1:15 - The story (overview of symptoms, living with BPH and treatment) 5:58 - Impact of BPH on daily life and relief from treatment 7:26 - Triggers for BPH symptoms 8:05 - Finding the right treatment option 9:42 - Advice for patients, partners and caregivers on finding treatment options 11:57 - Final thoughts Dr. Bilal Chughtai: 12:18 - Introduction 13:02 - Typical symptoms of men with BPH 14:12 - Common treatment options 15:37 - How does a doctor determine which treatment option is best? 17:39 - How fast do men see results from treatment? 18:33 - How long do treatment options last? 19:18 - Advice for patients, partners and caregivers on treatment options 20:11 - Final thoughts Ask the Experts: 21:06 - Ask the Experts segment with Bob and Dr. Chughtai For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. Made possible through the support of Olympus. **** September 22, 2022

Our guest is Dr. Kevin McVary, a urologist who specializes in benign prostatic disease, prostate cancer and male pelvic health. He is here to talk with us about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, also known as BPH. The goal of this podcast is to provide patients, partners and caregivers information on diagnosing and treating BPH. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:46 - Introduction 1:12 - What is BPH? 4:08 - Common symptoms of BPH 5:53 - Who is most at risk for BPH? What age do symptoms start to appear? 7:54 - How is BPH commonly diagnosed? 9:40 - Treatments for BPH 17:34 - Advice for patients, partners and caregivers on diagnosis and treatment of BPH 19:54 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. Made possible through the support of Olympus. **** September 15, 2022

Our guest is Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She is here to talk with us about all things bladder cancer. She covers information such as what is bladder cancer, symptoms, causes and treatment options. This episode gives an easy to understand overview of bladder cancer to help patients and their loved ones. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section: 00:47 - Introduction 01:15 - What is Bladder Cancer? 02:27 - Early-Stage vs. Late-Stage Bladder Cancer 03:45 - Causes of Bladder Cancer 04:41 - Healthy Urology Tips 05:36 - Symptoms of Bladder Cancer 06:32 - How is Bladder Cancer Tested? 07:29 - Treatment Options 10:22 - What is Immuno-Therapy and How Do They Work? 13:13 - Questions to Ask a Doctor 14:24 - Final Thoughts Supported by an independent educational grant from Merck. For more information, please visit https://www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** August 4, 2022

We are back with our two guests, Dr. Eugene Lee and Dr. Casey Kowalik to discuss Overactive Bladder or OAB. If you missed part one, be sure to check out the previous podcast titled “Overactive Bladder: Learn the Basics with Dr. Eugene Lee and Dr. Casey Kowalik.” This episode picks back up as Dr. Lee and Dr. Kowalik dive deeper into the conversation of OAB and how to manage this condition on the go. Whether you have a busy lifestyle or are just looking for some relief during normal day-to-day activities, Dr. Lee and Dr. Kowalik are here to help talk about what people with OAB can do to manage their symptoms. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 1:33 – Dr. Lee on his tips for managing OAB on the go 5:02 – Can holding your bladder cause OAB? 6:18 – How to feel supported with OAB 9:08 – Most commonly asked questions 10:44 – Best advice to manage symptoms on the go and at work 11:34 – Final thoughts Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas. For more information, please visit https://www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra®, at https://www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** November 18, 2021
The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.